11/14/2017 - City Council SpecialMINUTES
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
5:30 P.M.
EAGAN MUNICIPAL CENTER
City Councilmembers present: Mayor Maguire, Bakken, and Tilley. Councilmember Hansen was absent.
Councilmember Fields arrived at 5:56 p.m. The meeting began at 5:36 p.m.
City staff present: City Administrator Osberg, Assistant City Administrator Miller, Public Works Director
Matthys, and City Clerk Scipioni.
ROLL CALL AND ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Councilmember Bakken moved, Councilmember Tilley seconded a motion to adopt the agenda as
presented. Aye: 3 Nay:0
VISITORS TO BE HEARD
There were no visitors to be heard.
MNDOT NOISE WALL CONSIDERATION
Director of Public Works Matthys introduced the item noting a fourth noise wall is being proposed along
the east side of Interstate 35-E, between Cedar Avenue Freeway and Cliff Road. MnDOT standard
procedure is to review the design and location of the proposed noise walls with affected communities
during the design process. MnDOT staff is looking for a commitment from the City for MnDOT to
continue with their pre -design efforts on this latest noise wall segment. Matthys noted if the Council is
interested in proceeding, formal action would be requested at the November 21, 2017 regular City
Council meeting.
Natalie Ries, MnDOT, was available for questions.
The Council discussed the proposed MnDOT Noise Wall.
It was the consensus of the Council to proceed with the proposed noise wall, and place on the
November 21, 2017 City Council agenda.
DAKOTA COUNTY TRANSPORTATION SALES & USE TAX PROGRAM
Director of Public Works Matthys introduced the item noting on September 30, 2017, the Counties
Transit Improvement Board (CTIB) terminated their joint powers agreement. Following the CTIB
dissolution, Dakota County became eligible to enact the Greater Minnesota Transportation Sales and
Use Tax for counties not included in CTIB to provide capital and operating funds for regional transitways
and transportation improvements. Matthys highlighted several of the proposed projects located in
Eagan and included as eligible projects in Dakota County's Transportation Sales and Use Tax Program,
2018-2027.
The Council discussed the proposed projects. It was the consensus of the Council to support the
proposed Eligible Projects within Eagan.
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REVIEW MASSAGE THERAPY ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
City Clerk Scipioni introduced the item noting at its October 3, 2017 meeting, the Council directed staff
and the City Attorney to prepare a massage therapy ordinance amendment for future discussion at a
Special City Council meeting. Scipioni noted the proposed changes keep Eagan regulations consistent
with massage therapy regulations in other metro communities and reflect best practices for massage
conduct as recommended by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork.
The Council agreed with the ordinance amendment updates and directed the ordinance be placed on a
future City Council agenda for formal consideration.
There was no other business to be heard.
OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Tilley moved, Councilmember Fields seconded a motion to adjourn at 6:10 p.m.
Aye:4 Nay:O
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